Direct Support Professional / Lewis Forks

RHA Health Services•Ferguson, NC

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides personalized support to individuals with disabilities, helping them engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve personal goals. The role includes assisting individuals in identifying and expressing their needs, implementing services aligned with person-centered plans, and fostering independence and self-advocacy. The DSP seeks to understand each individual’s history, social and family networks, and aspirations, and provides support with compassion and respect. The position operates under supervision and follows established guidelines to ensure high-quality care and advocacy. This regular position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Meet all pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background checks, registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person-centered support.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to foster independence while providing necessary support.
Knowledge of disability rights, self-advocacy, and community integration principles.
Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines.
Regularly lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally pull at least 40 pounds.
Ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular duties; use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and stand and walk for extended periods.
Demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, involving working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to talk and hear. The talk-and-hear requirement does not apply to Deaf and Hard of Hearing programs.
For positions requiring transportation, provide proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle if required.
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals to make their own choices.
Accompany individuals to work, recreational activities, and social events to facilitate community engagement.
Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.
Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities.
Support relationship-building and social connections within the community.
Support informed decision-making about living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
Assist with personal care, including hygiene, bathing, dressing, laundry, cleaning, and decorating.
Maintain accurate documentation of services and support provided.
Understand challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities.
Encourage effective communication, adapting to individual needs and preferences.
Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of care.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus.
Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
Employee perks and discount program.
Paid time off for full-time employees.
Health insurance for full-time employees.
401(k) retirement savings program.
Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

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